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The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol 79, 916-921, Copyright © 1980 by The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and The Western Thoracic Surgical Association

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Return to work after coronary artery bypass operation

NW Niles 2d, TJ Vander Salm and BS Cutler

A societal cost-benefit argument has been made for the coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) operation. Most patients experience improvement in symptoms and many can return to a productive livelihood. To estimate the rate of return to work and identify the factors influencing that outcome, we analyzed the work status before and after operation in a follow-up of 105 patients undergoing CABG operations in a new teaching hospital. Overall, relief or improvement in angina was accomplished in 92% of patients, and there was a 10% net increase to th work force after operation. Of all variables studied, preoperative work status was found to be the most statistically significant predictor of the postoperative return to work; other factors associated with return to work included symptomatic relief or improvement, age, and educational level. Preoperative and postoperative means of support did not play a major role in determining work outcome.

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